Long-distance move Berlin – Genk: route process & deadlines
From Berlin to Genk
Long-distance move to Genk: 668 km, two borders, no customs
Route, process, deadlines
A move to Genk runs from Berlin via the A2 into the Ruhr area, via the A1 and A46 past Düsseldorf to the Dutch border, briefly through Dutch Limburg and on the E314 into Belgian Limburg. That is around 668 road kilometres – about ten hours by lorry with breaks, at the limit of the daily driving time. There are no customs: Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium are in the EU, so your household goods cross the borders without paperwork. For the long-distance move we therefore mainly plan time and parking space.
We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and take care of packing, transport and assembly in your new home. In Genk the removal van needs a permit from the city for the street or parking space – we plan this step with you. After a survey we give you a fixed price that includes a second driver or an overnight stop. What else to bear in mind for moves across borders is explained under International move.
Request a fixed price for your move to Genk
Fixed price after a survey, no customs within the EU
Request a free quote for your long-distance move to Genk – by phone on 01625978461 or via our online form. Based on volume, floor and access at the destination, we give you a fixed price that already includes a second driver or an overnight stop. We coordinate the date with the start of your tenancy and the city's permit.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
What we handle on your move to Genk
Transport from Berlin, formalities with you
We have no branch in Belgium; instead we drive the lorry from Berlin-Moabit. We take care of packing, carrying, transport and assembly, and clarify access and parking space in advance. You handle registration with the city of Genk, your car and health insurance yourself – we tell you which deadline runs from your arrival. We are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB at €620 per cubic metre; additional insurance is available. Places with their own pages can be found under Locations.
Packing service
Office move
Senior moves
Furniture transport
Well planned to Belgium
Within the EU you need no customs papers and no declarations of value for your household goods going to Belgium. Your own inventory list is still useful – for liability and unpacking; we number the boxes to match it.
Arrival time set
Floor sorted
Parking zone planned
Planned backwards
Storage to bridge a gap
Ready to settle in
Part load: move affordably
With only a few pieces of furniture, a part load (Beiladung) to Genk can be cheaper than a lorry of your own: your belongings travel with other consignments towards Belgium. You need some flexibility on the delivery day – ideal if you are initially living in a furnished flat.
From
the route to registration
When moving to Genk, several points come together: the choice between your own lorry and a part load, the permit for the removal van on the street, registration with the city, your car and health insurance in Belgium. This guide sorts out route, parking and deadlines. What the districts and everyday life in Genk are like can be found in the Genk guide; more routes are listed under Long-distance moves.
Planning safely and calmly
Furniture, boxes, carrying routes
Costs, timing and special cases
Common questions
No customs, but deadlines: formalities in Belgium
As Belgium is a member of the European Union, there is no customs clearance and no import duty for your household goods when moving to Genk – regardless of proof of residence or declarations of value. An inventory list still helps with unpacking and in the event of damage. Pets are subject to the EU rules for pet animals, and weapons to separate regulations; clarify both in advance.
After arrival, as an EU citizen moving from Germany, you register with the city of Genk within three months; for moves within Belgium the city states eight days. As a resident you register your car in Belgium; the Belgian vehicle registration office specifies the deadline and documents. Our team will gladly tell you which steps make sense before the loading day.
Genk as a destination: a mining town in Belgian Limburg
Genk lies in the Flemish province of Limburg on the Albert Canal and has around 68,000 inhabitants. The mining town – the Winterslag, Waterschei and Zwartberg collieries produced coal until 1988 – has become a green, diverse city: to the east lies the Hoge Kempen National Park, and the C-mine cultural centre stands on the Winterslag colliery site. The official language is Dutch; a basic knowledge makes dealing with the authorities easier.
The E313 and E314 motorways connect Genk with Antwerp, Liège and Aachen; Hasselt and Maastricht are close by. A major employer is ArcelorMittal's stainless steel works; the Ford plant closed in 2014. For the move, the address matters: an estate house in Winterslag or a flat in the centre with a residents' parking zone – we clarify this during the survey.
Moving prices at a glance
| Type of move | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-room flat | from €365 |
| 2-room flat | from €599 |
| 3-room flat | from €889 |
| 4-room flat | from €1,279 |
| House / villa | individual quote |
| Long-distance move | from €3.80/km |
For an exact calculation, it is best to arrange a free survey.
In brief: price factors for a move
Volume, distance (from €3.80/km), floor and lift largely determine the price. A parking restriction zone may also be necessary. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load round off the offer.
How we support you
We take care of every aspect of your move – from A to Z.
- Business move: Business move, predictable and efficient
- House clearance: House clearance for household liquidations
- Move with assembly: Move with assembly by skilled staff
- Furniture transport: Furniture transport for single items
- Private move: Private move, flexibly arranged
- Part load: Part load as an affordable option
Long-distance move Berlin – Genk and back
We plan moves from Berlin (Stromstraße 21), including to Belgium and from there back to Berlin. Read more about long routes under Long-distance moves. The locations overview shows places with their own pages.
Genk: permit for parking restrictions and the moving area
Anyone carrying out a move in Genk needs a permit from the city in advance if the street, pavement or parking spaces are used. The city of Genk points out that a new regulation on the temporary use of public space has applied since 1 May 2026. A permit is required beforehand for moves, deliveries, works or site set-ups.
According to the city, the permit must be applied for at least 10 working days in advance. Use is charged per calendar day, with every day begun counting in full: day 1 is free, days 2 to 14 cost €10 per day, and from day 15 €25 per day is charged. If traffic signs are needed, the city charges a one-off €50 for putting them up and removing them. As to when signs are required, the city only says "if this proves necessary".
The application is made via the city's online form; after review you receive a request for payment, and the permit is issued once payment has been received. Help is available at the counter in the Stadhuis or on 089 65 36 00 or at [email protected]. The permit depends on the circumstances, for example on there being no market or event in the centre. How to proceed at the loading address in Berlin is shown under Parking restriction zone.
Genk: registration, Onthaalloket and access to the centre
On its "Verhuizen" (moving) page, the city of Genk lists several services for newcomers. For moves within Belgium, it requires the change of address to be reported within eight days. For people who are new to Genk there is also an "Onthaalloket" (welcome desk) to help them settle in faster. You book appointments via the city's appointment system (genk.mijnafspraakmaken.be).
The city also has a page on the permit for vehicles wishing to drive into the town centre. The excerpt does not list the requirements; please check this page if your destination address is in the centre. On the use of public space, the city also refers to a regulation and a fee regulation that set out the conditions and amounts in detail.
For Belgians returning after a long stay abroad, the city has a separate page. If you cannot find something, the city uses the form "Iets niet gevonden?" (Can't find something?) for queries. The same municipal level applies to moves from abroad: registration takes place with the city at your new place of residence. Read more about everyday life and districts in the guide Living in Genk; formalities relating to Belgium are explained in Moving to Belgium: customs, formalities and process.
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